Cyber Security Engineer

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Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support an enterprise IT program.

This team provides a highly technical and in-depth penetration testing service in support of enterprise cyber security equities. In this role you will utilize your experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking to target, assess, and exploit risk and vulnerabilities of information systems. Your work will provide senior decision makers with documented and actionable data to aid in making strategic investment decisions. 

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In this role you will work as a team to:

Document all identified system risks, planned test procedures, and results,Perform analyses of vulnerabilities identified during testing,Review program-level documentation (e.g., requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans, security plans, etc.),Recommend changes to program-level documentation with an eye to reducing system vulnerabilities,Create and document penetration testing plans and procedures, and execute approved testing plans and procedures to conduct hands-on penetration testing,Analyze test results, document risks, and recommend countermeasures to uncovered risks,Participate and/or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards, and document action items and results from technical exchange meetings and application review boardsBrief management on the status of action items and results of activities.

Required Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearanceBachelor's degree at 12+ years of work experience in cyber security or a related IT field, additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeDemonstrated experience with cyber penetration testingDemonstrated experience applying computer attack methods and system exploitation techniquesDemonstrated working knowledge of cyber security principles for Linux, Windows, and virtual platformsDemonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architectureDemonstrated experience performing network security analysisDemonstrated experience analyzing network architecturesDemonstrated experience using network management toolsDemonstrated experience leveraging adversarial tactics to conduct hands-on security testingDemonstrated experience developing risk management methodologiesDemonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk and threat mitigation plansDemonstrated experience testing or reviewing system configuration, development, and design specifically around enterprise systems and hypervisorsDemonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing complex Windows installations

Desired Experience, Skills, and Education:

Demonstrated experience participating in public and private information security groups and organizationsDemonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executivesDemonstrated experience researching, evaluating, and developing security policies and guidanceDemonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal directionBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical disciplineOriginal Posting Date:2025-01-16

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.